A flowering of African American art and culture in Harlem whose legacy continues today
c. 1890 - 1945
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Aaron Douglas, Aspiration
Aspiration was one of only two panels to survive the Texas Centennial where it pointed to a future that transcended the racism of the day.
A Harlem street scene by Jacob Lawrence, Ambulance Call
Lawrence captures the vitality of Harlem and highlights the advancements in medical care for and by people of color.
